Valentino & Lewis Swap
Discussion
TheDeuce said:
Excuse my ignorance... I understand how Rossi can tackle an F1 car, but what is it in Lewis's background that has given him the confidence, ability and guts to throw a bike in to a track like that and set an even remotely worthwhile time?
I understand that both drivers sense for grip and reaction times are interchangeable, but on a knowledge and experience level, I'm surprised Lewis could get the job done at all.
He's a keen motorcyclist & has been for years it was one of the reasons he left Mclaren as he wasn't allowed to ride them when he was there, since then he has upped his skill levels with various track days with experienced riders hence him only being 4 seconds off of Rossi's times on the day.I understand that both drivers sense for grip and reaction times are interchangeable, but on a knowledge and experience level, I'm surprised Lewis could get the job done at all.
Rossi being only 1.5 seconds off is less of a surprise as he has more experience in an F1 car plus the use of a simulator which helped him acclimatise to the car.
DanielSan said:
It'd be interesting to see how far Rossi's lap was off a full blown quali lap. Can't imagine he would be at 100% balls out for something like that
Neither posted full blown Quali laps but I'm sure both weren't holding back when they were on their own machines I'm sure they didn't hold back.Also to give some context Lewis only being four seconds of is really good as to ride a Moto GP fast takes massive commitment levels & physically too.
Now Lewis will be amazingly fit but being bike fit requires a slightly different level of physicality.
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